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Trump claims 'total 'exoneration' in probe WASHINGTON -- The Latest on President Donald Trump and the special counsel's Russia investigation. (all times Eastern time): by The Associated Press - March 24, 2019

DOJ: Trump campaign did not coordinate with Russia in 2016 WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department said Sunday that special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation did not find evidence that President Donald Trump's campaig... by ERIC TUCKER, MICHAEL BALSAMO, CHAD DAY and JULIE PACE Associated Press - March 24, 2019

Strong to severe thunderstorms threaten Northwest Arkansas, forecasters say A risk of strong to severe thunderstorms will threaten much of Arkansas on Sunday evening, accompanied by the chance for large hail, damaging winds and isolated... by Josh Snyder - March 24, 2019

Norway cruise ship guests recall tipping, terror of water STAVANGER, Norway -- Rescue helicopters took more than 475 passengers from a cruise ship that got stranded off Norway's western coast in bad weather before the ... by MARK LEWIS and JARI TANNER Associated Press - March 24, 2019

Cyclone death toll above 750; fighting disease new challenge BEIRA, Mozambique -- Cyclone Idai's death toll has risen above 750 in the three southern African countries hit 10 days ago by the storm, as workers restore elec... by CARA ANNA Associated Press - March 24, 2019

Northwest Arkansas Property Transactions Washington County by Staff Report - March 24, 2019

Teacher absences way up in Arkansas, but why is mostly unknown Arkansas' public school systems pay out millions of dollars per year for substitutes and temporary employees who fill the voids when positions are vacant or edu... by Cynthia Howell, Emily Walkenhorst - March 24, 2019

Executive's rehiring reveals troubles at Arkansas youth lockup; records speak of drug use, kids’ dayslong punishments The director of an often troubled Arkansas youth prison was fired in November and rehired in February to help oversee a different lockup -- a decision that unea... by Amanda Claire Curcio - March 24, 2019

Exchange of gunfire ends in man's death, Little Rock police say A handgun, a few locks of long, dark hair, and a pool of blood were found in the parking lot near where a man was fatally shot Saturday afternoon in Little Rock... by Clara Turnage - March 24, 2019

Adoption case in Sebastian County takes welfare act to task A Little Rock attorney has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 as it pertains to a Sebastian Count... by Bill Bowden - March 24, 2019

Plan on term limits to get Senate look; measure proposes 12-year restriction State lawmakers would be limited to 12 years in office under a proposed constitutional amendment that the Senate is scheduled to consider Monday. by Michael R. Wickline - March 24, 2019

PAPER TRAILS: Water's up; pair shifts to the boat Floods have soaked parts of the Midwest of late, but some Arkansans are also dealing with high water. March 24, 2019

County asks state to up inmate stipend for jail Sebastian County officials are asking Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the state Legislature to give the sheriff more money for holding convicted felons and parole viola... by Dave Hughes - March 24, 2019

Police release video of shooting in northeast Arkansas Body-camera footage released Friday of a deadly police shooting in northeast Arkansas shows two officers shoot a man suspected in a recent homicide, capturing t... by Youssef Rddad - March 24, 2019

Little Rock district taking better attendance on teachers Teacher absences in the Little Rock School District are under scrutiny -- a byproduct of the district's January 2015 takeover by the state because of chronicall... by Cynthia Howell, Emily Walkenhorst - March 24, 2019